The 2026 edition of the Indianapolis 500 averaged 6.635 million viewers, down from the 7.050 million that watched one year ago.
The pre-race buildup this year wasn't as dramatic as the year prior, with no bumping and the fact that the Penske scandal dominated headlines. This is also the first time since 2023 that NASCAR star Kyle Larson wasn't attempting the Indy-Charlotte 'Double.' Katherine Legge became the sixth driver in history to start both races on the same day, but she isn't full-time in either series.
